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From: randy@uutopia.dell.com (Randy Price)
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Subject: Re: McIntosh Components--Opinions sought
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Date: 19 Nov 90 13:48:42 GMT
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-- Here is the second attempt.

As a former employee of a McIntosh store, and a tube lover, here's my opinion:

The Mac 275 adn 240 amps will give most modern tube equipment a run for its money unmodified.  The 275 especially is wonderful.  I wish I had one again now that KT88's can be found in quantity with quality.

The C-22 preamp has one of the most musical phone preamp around, even though it's background noise level is higher than modern preamps.  This can usually be reduced by a thorough cleaning and "no-brainer" mods like new rca jacks and such.  Also keeping the pots clean is recommended.

If someone wants to send me a C-22 and 275, I promise to never ask for amplification equipment again.

My experience with Mac tube tuners is limited, but the solid state MR-78 remains the best tuner in terms of acuracy (ability to pick stations without trouble) and musicality.  You may include one with the above system.

Randy
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